Traditional Historical Identity Modern Political Ideology /HardcoverTradicionlis trtnelmi identits modern politikai eszmerendszerAuthor: Erddy Gbor Publisher: ELTE Etvs Kiad Kft. Publication Year: 2011 Place of Publication: Budapest Pages: 236 Binding: Hardcover (kemnytbls) Language: Hungarian Dimensions: 17.00 23.50 cm ISBN: 9789633120477 / 978-9633120477OverviewEnglish VersionErddy GborsTraditional Historical Identity Modern Political Ideologyis a comprehensive intellectual and historical study that examines the worldview and political philosophy ofJzsef Antall, Hungarys first democratically elected prime minister following the fall of the socialist regime.The author reconstructs the political and historical thought of Antall, who was guided by apatriotic and religious-ethical sense of public service. The book explores how Antall drew upon theChristian democratic,national-liberal, andconstitutional traditionsof Hungary to formulate a political synthesis capable of addressing the challenges of post-communist transition.Erddy presents Antall not only as a political leader but also as a historian deeply aware of Hungarys historical continuity. Through an analytical narrative, the book traces how Antall interpreted key periods, tendencies, and turning points of Hungarian history, placing them within a broader intellectual and moral framework.Rich in historical detail and philosophical reflection, this volume serves both as apolitical biographyand as astudy in political philosophy, offering valuable insights for readers interested in modern Hungarian history, political ethics, and the interplay between tradition and modernity.Hungarian Translation ttekintsErddy GborTradicionlis trtnelmi identits modern politikai eszmerendszercm kteteAntall Jzsef, a rendszervlts utni els demokratikusan megvlasztott magyar miniszterelnk trtnetszemllett s politikai gondolkodst elemzi.A szerz rekonstrulja Antall politikai filozfijt, amelyet apatriotisztikusvallserklcsi alapokon nyugv kzszolglati ethoszhatrozott meg. Antall trtnelmi teljestmnye abban ll, hogy akeresztnydemokrata, anemzeti-liberliss ahazai alkotmnyjogi tradcikraptve olyan szintzist alkotott, amely vlaszt adott a rendszervltozs kihvsaira.A knyv bemutatja, hogyan rtelmezte Antall a magyar trtnelem nagy korszakait s meghatroz alakjait, s miknt illesztette ket abba afolyamatos trtnelmi s erklcsi kontinuitsba, amely szmra a nemzeti identits alapjt kpezte.Erddy munkja egyszerretrtneti elemzssfilozfiai tanulmny, amely mlyen feltrja a tradci s modern politikai gondolkods kztti kapcsolatot a magyar kzletben.Product FeaturesGenre:Historical / Political Philosophy / BiographyLanguage:HungarianFormat:HardcoverDimensions:17 23.5 cmLength:236 pagesPublisher:ELTE Etvs Kiad Kft.Publication Year:2011Focus:Jzsef Antalls political thought and historical identity reconstructionInteresting FactsAbout the Author:Erddy Gbor is a Hungarian historian and professor, specializing in modern and contemporary Hungarian political history. His works often explore the relationship between historical identity, national consciousness, and political values.Antalls Political Philosophy:Jzsef Antall (19321993) viewed politics as a form of ethical public service rooted in Christian and national traditions. His leadership during Hungarys transition to democracy reflected a synthesis ofmoral integrity, historical awareness, and intellectual restraint.Tradition Meets Modernity:The book highlights Antalls belief that historical continuity and modern democratic ideals need not conflict but can mutually reinforce national identity and moral responsibility.Academic Relevance:This study contributes to the understanding of post-communist transformation in Central Europe and the philo